Overview

• SC Paderborn announced the deal without disclosing its duration, describing it only as long-term.
• Hoffmeier is recovering from a cruciate ligament tear suffered in a 0–0 match at 1. FC Nürnberg in late August.
• The defender has made 89 2. Bundesliga appearances for Paderborn and scored their first goal of this season against Holstein Kiel.
• Hoffmeier said the extension during his injury period is a strong sign from the club.
• Sporting director Sebastian Lange called him an important player and fan identification figure and voiced confidence in his return to a high level.